Enhancing learning with AI-powered Teaching and Learning

Education is entering a new era, powered by intelligent technology designed to transform how teachers teach, how students learn, and how institutions are run. With AI-powered Teaching and Learning from Microsoft, classrooms are transforming to more effective learning, reducing paperwork and helping teachers, students, and educators focus on what matters most — meaningful learning and genuine growth.

Empowering teachers with “Teach” 

Teachers juggle a myriad of tasks, from curriculum design to student engagement and continuous improvement of instruction. To help support this, Microsoft launched Teach — an AI-powered experience within Microsoft 365 Copilot that makes lesson preparation and planning quick and easy.

With Teach teachers can:

• Create and customize lesson plans instantly. 
• Create tests, assessment tables, and teaching materials. 
• Adjust the difficulty level of the content, language tone, and communication style. 
• Align lessons with educational standards 

This feature integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, OneNote and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance the daily teaching experience, and importantly, it's free for education customers.

Supporting students with “Study and Learn Agent” 

Microsoft's vision for AI-powered Teaching and Learning extends beyond teachers to students. Study and Learn Agent — a learning companion designed with cognitive science in mind.

Instead of providing direct answers, this system focuses on developing critical thinking skills and deep learning. Students can: 

• Better understand complex content 
• Practice with flashcards and interactive quizzes. 
• Get real-time guidance and personalized learning paths. 

This feature will be available in preview in November 2025 and will be free for students 13 and older.

Seamless connectivity between Microsoft 365 apps 

Millions of teachers and students already use Copilot Chat to personalize learning experiences, automate document workflows, and boost creativity. Microsoft is now extending Copilot to Outlook and PowerPoint, with GPT-5-powered AI chat and enterprise-grade data protection.

within the month of December 2025 Microsoft 365 Copilot will be able to connect with leading LMS systems such as Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace, Blackboard and Moodle to integrate the power of AI. Fully integrated into the daily learning environment

Affordable access for educational institutions 

To make AI-powered Teaching and Learning more widely accessible, Microsoft has launched an education-specific plan for Microsoft 365 Copilot for just $18 per user per month.

This plan includes: 

• Deep integration with apps in Microsoft 365 
• Advanced features such as Researcher, Analyst, and Copilot Tuning
• Copilot Control System to protect institutional data

From real-world case studies: 

• Teachers from Brisbane Catholic Education save over 9 hours per week
• Students at the University of South Carolinareported greater engagement and effective learning.

Transforming Educational Institutions with AI Agents 

In addition to classroom learning, Microsoft 365 Copilot also enables universities and schools to create custom AI Agents to support internal processes and administrative tasks.

Real-world usage examples: 

• University of South Florida: Develop AI agents for IT Help Desk, activity management, and education quality assurance systems. 
• Broward County Public Schools: Develop interactive tools such as automated test generation, career readiness analyzers, and teacher professional development planners. 

These projects demonstrate the power of AI to reduce paperwork and drive innovation at all levels of an institution. 

Begin your journey to AI for education 

Microsoft offers several free ways to get started with AI, including: 

• Reading Coach and Minecraft AI Foundations for practical learning
• Khanmigo for Teachers and Khanmigo Writing Coach to enhance the classroom experience
• GitHub Copilot Pro Free for teachers and students with access to the Student Developer Pack
• Eligible university students also receive a 50% discount on Microsoft 365 Personal and a 12-month free trial for a limited time.

Summary 

Microsoft's AI-powered Teaching and Learning initiative is more than just a technological upgrade, it's a revolution in the way education is thought to empower teachers, inspire students, and improve learning processes around the world.

With tools like Teach, Study and Learn Agent and the integrated experience of Copilot, the future of learning will be personalized, adaptive, and open to all.

Education is being redefined, and AI is a key driver that will help all learners and educators reach their full potential.